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CM Naidu Discusses Strategic Partnership with YouTube and Google Leaders!
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu discussed the establishment of a YouTube Academy in Amaravati on Tuesday with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and Google APAC Head Sanjay Gupta. Key officials also attended, including YouTube Vice President Leslie Miller, Google India MD for Government Affairs and Public Policy Sreenivasa Reddy, and Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.
Following the meeting, CM Naidu shared an update on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "We explored the possibility of setting up a YouTube Academy in Andhra Pradesh in collaboration with local partners. This initiative aims to foster advancements in AI, content development, skill development, and certification programs. We also discussed providing technical support for the Media City project in Amaravati."
The proposed YouTube Academy is designed to nurture talent in AI, content creation, and digital skills. Additionally, the Media City initiative is envisioned as a dynamic hub for the media and entertainment industries.
The virtual meeting aimed to propel Andhra Pradesh's technological progress, covering various topics such as digital infrastructure enhancement, skill development, and leveraging technology for efficient governance.
In a significant development, both Google and the Andhra Pradesh government are expected to sign an MoU under the "AI for Andhra Pradesh, Powered by Google" initiative. This comprehensive partnership will encompass AI applications in agriculture, healthcare, sustainability, skill development, startup ecosystems, AI workforce cultivation, and support for MSMEs through digital credit and AI-driven governance.
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